Abstract:
Using stories from her personal experiences and drawing on
historical and contemporary voices of non-violence, the author
discusses the importance of developing cultural competence in
order to build a non-violent society. She posits that cultural
competence is a corner piece in the puzzle of a culture of non-
violence because it fosters cross-cultural communication, validates
people’s lived experiences across different cultures and groups,
and empowers them to work together to reclaim their humanity.
